Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 21, 2026
Our Approach to Cookies
NoShamePantry uses the minimum number of cookies necessary to operate. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party marketing cookies. We believe your browsing data is your business.
What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Cookies serve various purposes -- some are essential for a website to function, while others are used for tracking and advertising. We only use the essential kind.
Cookies We Use
Authentication Session Cookie
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | NextAuth |
| Purpose | Keeps you signed in to your account |
| Type | Strictly necessary / functional |
| Duration | Session-based (expires when you sign out or after inactivity) |
| Data stored | Encrypted session identifier (no personal information is readable) |
This cookie is set only when you sign in. If you browse the site without signing in, no authentication cookie is set.
NextAuth Device Fingerprint Cookie
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | NextAuth |
| Purpose | Fraud prevention and device recognition for secure authentication |
| Type | Strictly necessary / security |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Data stored | Encrypted device identifier |
Cookies We Do Not Use
- Advertising cookies -- we do not run ads that track you across the web
- Third-party marketing cookies -- no Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or similar tracking
- Analytics cookies -- our analytics provider, Plausible, is completely cookieless. It measures site traffic using a privacy-friendly approach that does not store any data on your device
Affiliate Link Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on NoShamePantry and are taken to a retailer's website (such as Amazon or Walmart), that retailer may set their own cookies to track the referral. These cookies are governed by the retailer's own cookie and privacy policies, not ours. We have no control over those cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, if you block the authentication session cookie, you will not be able to sign in to your NoShamePantry account.
Common browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
Changes to This Policy
If we change our cookie usage, we will update this page. If we ever introduce non-essential cookies, we will implement a cookie consent mechanism before setting them.
Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at privacy@noshamepantry.com.